State of the Art
research infrastructure
We have more than 6,000square meters of state-of-the-art office and laboratory space. Fully equipped conference and break rooms, shared office spaces, and private offices. Everything is designed with one goal in mind: to provide you with cost-effective, comprehensive support so that you can focus on what matters most—your business idea and your innovations.
And best of all: our lab spaces are right next door, so you can get started right away. Whether it’s S1 and S2 labs or cleanrooms—everything is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and can be customized to meet your needs. You focus on your research; we’ll take care of the rest.
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Everything Under One Roof
State-of-the-Art Research Infrastructure
Our state-of-the-art and fully equipped laboratories offer everything desired. This allows our clients to concentrate on what is essential – their work.
Established SME Ecosystem On-Site
For over 15 years, our clients, together with our renowned shareholders, have been utilizing our platform.
Strong Network for Co-Innovation
Together, we are faster – and better! As a "hub of knowledge," our platform serves the collaborative development of new ideas and technologies with our on-site partners.
Work within a protected framework under NDAs and IP protection
Multilateral non-disclosure agreements and the sensitive handling of relevant data, both analog and digital, have been a proven standard at our site for 15 years. Regular training and consultations on managing information, results, presentations, and data protection are integral parts of the services we provide.
Interdisciplinary Exchange Between Research Groups, Start-ups, and Companies
Through the collaborative use of our research platform and equipment park, new methods and work processes can emerge cooperatively with other users, fostering the growth of novel solution strategies.
Central Location in Heidelberg
Located in the heart of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, our site offers optimal transport connections to Heidelberg Central Station, the A5 and A6 motorways, and Frankfurt Airport (approx. 80 km away).
Comprehensive Service Package
From material procurement and occupational safety technical support to waste disposal, we offer our clients a holistic foundation for their individual work at our site.
Organized Workshops and Events
We place great emphasis on power networking! Our clients thus benefit from a series of events specifically designed to bring together the right partners and advance current topics.
Fixed Price via Flat-Rate Service
Additional Services & Features Included
Development and Technology Consulting
Your Benefits
... when you utilize the InnovationLab platform
How it works:
Step 1: Send Inquiry
Send us a non-binding inquiry via our contact form
You can easily send us a non-binding inquiry with your personal request via our contact form. The more information you provide at this stage, the more specifically our service team can address your needs later.
Step 2: Schedule a Visit
Our Lab Team will arrange a site visit with you.
Upon receiving your inquiry, our service team will contact you within a few days to arrange a site visit. During this visit, you will have the opportunity to inspect our research infrastructure and clarify any open questions.
Step 3: Let's Get Started...
Your work at our facility can commence
To enable you to commence your work at our facility as quickly as possible, we will guide you through an onboarding process. This includes a workplace safety training and all necessary instructions, which will be tailored to your specific work.
Q&A: Frequently Asked Questions
We aim to be as transparent as possible, ensuring all important questions are addressed before your initial visit to our lab. As questions sometimes arise even before scheduled appointments, we answer the most crucial ones here.
How can I ensure my IP is protected?
What services are included in the flat rate/package/price?
Which equipment is available at the facility?
Am I permitted to operate all equipment available at InnovationLab independently?
Is it permissible to bring my own equipment?
Who manages the general laboratory operations?
Am I authorized to utilize all equipment located at InnovationLab?
Who is responsible for material disposal?
What Our Clients Say
Research at InnovationLab
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Drawing upon his extensive experience as a Postdoctoral Researcher at InnovationLab, Dr. Gerardo Hernandez-Sosa, Professor at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), elaborates on why InnovationLab provides an optimal research environment for his group.
Professor Hernandez-Sosa and his research group have been conducting their work here for the past decade.